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Podcast: This Feels Criminal: A True Crime Podcast (Formerly Killer Queens)
Episode: Part 2: “The Oracle & the Algorithm” — Kendra Hilty TikTok Story
Description: (Part 2 of 2) After her TikTok series went viral, Kendra Hilty began calling herself “Oracle” and turning to AI chatbots “Henry” and “Claude” for guidance — while distancing herself from friends and family who questioned her narrative.
In Part 2, we dive into the next phase of Kendra’s story:
Kendra’s shift into relying on AI “companions”
How algorithm-driven echo chambers amplify conspiratorial thinking
Why platforms push this kind of content to keep you scrolling
The dangers of cutting off trusted friends and family
Real-life parallels, including the Sherry S...